Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 13, 2025

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Dorset National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.43 km

North Plantation

Forest

8.95 km

View of Weymouth and Dorchester

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Be careful as it is unpaved. Passable on a road bike, and offers a good alternative to busy roads.

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9.68 km

Gravel Track in Dorset National Landscape

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traffic free route to Hardy's monument

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11.8 km

Bronze Age Barrows at Bronkham Hill

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Bronkham Hill, a linear cemetery of Bronze Age round barrows Great to look at, even better to ride over (though these are burial mounds!)

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15.3 km

View of Hardy Monument and the Coast

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The long climb to the monument from Martinstown is rewarded with 360 views of Black Down and the coast.

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15.8 km

Hardy's Monument

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At the summit of Black Down in Dorset this monument commemorates Vice Admiral Sir Thomas Hardy, a commander at the Battle of Trafalgar

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18.8 km

Loscombe Wood

Forest

25.8 km

View of Maiden Castle

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This is now very easy going with a couple of gates. Surface is smooth path now.

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26.0 km

Gravel path from Maiden Castle to Martinstown

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This is now laid with tarmac and is a very comfortable ride now. More like a large footpath now.

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26.8 km

Chalky Trail in Dorset National Landscape

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Keep those eyes peeled, may see some baby calves in the approaching farm..

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29.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.2 km

10.0 km

1.25 km

1.16 km

407 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.8 km

8.82 km

3.63 km

1.75 km

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

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Tuesday 25 November

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